How Lawrence Street Names Reflect a Mislaid Plan and Local Input
The article traces how Lawrence etc. streets were named after the original states, with Vermont to Florida order mostly correct but some states misordered. It quotes Thomas E. Webb and historian Steve Jansen, notes developers propose names, staff approve, and mentions western theme in Chaparral plus Alcamar golf driven names. It also states no plans to widen Louisiana Street from 31st to 19th.
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Thomas E. Webb
Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Co
David Dary
Massachusetts
Vermont
California
Virginia
Carolina
North
South Carolina
Oregon
Georgia
Texas
Florida
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Iowa
Boston
Steve Jansen
Watkins Community Museum of History
Douglas County
Registrar of Deeds
Linda Finger
Chaparral
Ponderosa Street
Maverick Lane
Alcamar
Nicklaus
Inverness
How to Submit a Sound Off Question
Readers are instructed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000 and select category 7478 to leave a Sound Off question. The system prompts callers with a recording inviting their message.
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KU doctoral exams and campus events listed
Final doctoral examinations at Kansas University include studies in biochemistry, systematics, music, entomology and more with multiple schedules set for January 25 and 26 at Haworth and Murphy Hall. The Lawrence High School debate team qualified for state after regional win at Shawnee Heights. The state tournament is at Washburn University this weekend with two two-person teams and alternates. Police report tires cut on 16 vehicles in east and southeast city sections over the weekend, with most incidents between Friday and Monday. estimated $200 per vehicle loss. A knife is suspected in each incident. no suspects named.
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Harold Dickensheets
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Sherwick E. Min
Louise Talma
Lawrence High School
Shawnee Heights High School
Washburn University
Debra Fonseca
LHS
Ashley Arnold
Jeremy Hathaway
Peter Higgins
Dylan Standish
James Seidel
John Lewis
Lewis
Kensington
Harper
New Jersey
East 25Th Ter
Lawrence Datebook highlights local events and meetings
The Lawrence datebook lists a 4 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. study session on the citys human relations ordinance at city hall. A 6 35 p.m. Douglas County Commission meeting and a 7 05 p.m. KU vs Kansas State basketball game follow, with 7 30 p.m. Earth Day Planning at Hillcrest School. Morning commodity distribution runs 9 a.m. to noon at Ballard Center, and an 11 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Baker University features Oliver Spencer from the Kansas City school districts At-Risk Program.
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Douglas County Commission
11Th
Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Hillcrest School
Hilltop Drive
Martin Luther King Jr
McKibbin
Owens Musical Arts
Baker University
Baldwin
Oliver Spencer
Kansas City
Kan
LMH taps Columbia/HCA talks amid Access poll note
A Helpline Access question outlines contacting the main J W Access number at 865-5000 with category 3500 for yes and 3501 for no. The discussion on a new color in the M M mix prompts a yes result of 49 to 22, but poll respondents’ views are not scientifically reliable.
Burglaries and thefts reported in Lawrence area
A 1990 Geo Storm valued at $6,000 was stolen from the 2500 block of Rawhide Lane between 12:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday. A 1988 Chevrolet Camaro, valued at $6,000, was taken from the 1400 block of Tennessee between 12:01 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police have no suspects. A 20-year-old Lawrence man arrested for a battery near Gateway Court remains in jail. the victim was treated for a head injury at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A 39-year-old Douglas County man reported the theft of a $20,000 safe from his home on Douglas County Road 661. Multiple injury and condition reports follow from area hospitals, with ambulances responding to several incidents in Eudora and Lawrence.
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Rawhide
Lawrence
Tennessee
Douglas County
Gateway Court
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Off-Duty Officer Targeted in Parking Lot Sting
An off duty Kansas City man attempted to sell a gold chain to Officer Tony Garcia in a campus parking lot for 50 while it bore a 675 tag. He fled, was chased, and arrested in the 1600 block of Haskell. A handgun and assorted valuables were found in his car. He faces firearm, license, and solicitation charges.
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Kansas City
Kan
Tony Garcia
Garcia
John Lewis
Haskell
Douglas County
Births in Lawrence Area This Week
Melvina Yazzie and Vincent Mireles welcome a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday. Ken and Pam Fangohr announce a girl in Lawrence on Tuesday. Keith and Christy Paden report a boy in Lawrence on Tuesday. Amy Meier shares news of a girl born in Lawrence on Tuesday.
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Vincent Mireles
Lawrence
Ken
Pam Fangohr
Keith
Christy Paden
Amy Meier
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